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June 16, 2026

Trump aims to strip California EV waivers in fight over emissions rules

The ongoing battle between President Donald Trump and very blue California continues. This time it’s the ongoing fight over the Golden State’s EV mandates. The latest move by the Trump administration is an attempt to eliminate certain waivers allowing California to impose these regulations. Most of the rules were approved during the Obama and Biden […]

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June 15, 2026

Gavin Newsom says he’s under investigation by Trump’s DOJ

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate him.  The Democratic governor posted a video on X saying that Trump was targeting Newsom and his family because he is considering a presidential bid. In recent polling, Newsom placed second among Democrats behind former Vice President Kamala […]

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June 15, 2026

Who protects your wallet when a federal watchdog steps back? 

Kimberly Tynan’s career as a nonprofit housing attorney involves helping low-income Philadelphian’s secure housing loans and stave off foreclosures. Mortgage servicers — companies paid by banks to process loans — are among her most persistent foes.  Convincing servicers to address her clients’ issues has long been an uphill battle. For years, she had the Consumer […]

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June 15, 2026

Trump brings an Iran deal to G7. Europe still has plenty to say

President Donald Trump will arrive in France on Monday with a newly announced Iran agreement in hand, a deal that immediately alters the opening conversation at the G7 Summit, even as many of the disputes between Washington and its allies remain unresolved. For much of the past week, European governments were preparing for a summit […]

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June 15, 2026

One of Ukraine’s most sacred sites burns after Russian strike

A wave of Russian airstrikes across Ukraine on Monday claimed the lives of civilian first responders in Kharkiv, left four dead in the capital city, and ignited a destructive blaze at a historic, centuries-old holy site. According to military metrics released by the Ukrainian Air Force, the overnight bombardment involved a combined swarm of 611 […]

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June 15, 2026

Iran deal set to reopen Strait of Hormuz; UFC fight night transforms White House

President Donald Trump was threatening new strikes just days ago. Now he’s celebrating a deal with Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure on global oil markets. Plus, a skydiving trip ends in tragedy when a plane crashes seconds after takeoff in Missouri. Investigators are now trying to determine what went […]

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June 15, 2026

White House UFC fight draws thousands for Trump and America’s birthday

President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday on the White House South Lawn over the weekend, where a UFC fight night drew a crowd of thousands. The event was part of the kickoff to America’s 250th birthday celebration, but doubled as a birthday party for the president. It’s an event that’s been drawing attention for […]

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June 15, 2026

Britain to ban TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook for under-16s

Children under 16 in Britain will be barred from using several major social media platforms beginning early next year, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday.  Starmer called the move “a big moment for our country” as Britain joins a growing list of nations imposing restrictions on teen social media use.  UK moves ahead with restrictions […]

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June 15, 2026

How an AI slop shop is flooding TikTok with pro-war disinformation

In one TikTok video, a young soldier stares into the camera and offers a heartfelt message.  “In case you never see us again, take good care of yourselves,” the soldier says, before declaring the motives behind his military service: “For you, for this country.” The post, from a user who claims to be a decorated […]

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June 15, 2026

Meta tests smart glasses with defense contractor’s facial recognition software

Meta has been testing facial recognition software from a defense contractor as it debates whether to introduce the technology into its smart glasses. The tool, according to a software license obtained by Wired, is produced by the Denver-based company Rank One Computing. Wired also discovered evidence of a relationship between Rank One and Meta in […]